38 Trivia Bits from Uncle John’s 38th Bathroom Reader
The newest Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader is out for 2025. It’s the 38th edition, and so here are 38 facts taken from its pages.
Tag: trivia
The Shortest Things That Ever Existed
It’s the shortest day of the year, so we won’t take up too much of your time with this brief list of the shortest things to ever exist.
Unique Flags for Flag Day
June 14 is Flag Day in the U.S., but we’re using it to round up unique flags from around the world, past and present.
The Absolutely Weirdest Vice President Facts
This Presidents Day let’s look at the best, biggest, and most interesting number-twos of all time—the Vice Presidents of the United States.
Who Knew Portable Press Had All the Science Answers?
Why are hospitals so cold? Why is urine yellow? How does a gas mask work? Get some answers to popular science questions in our new blog.
Happy Hanukkah: Here’s How and Why to Celebrate
Let’s delve into the history behind some of the most beloved and important traditions associated with Hanukkah, both celebratory and solemn.
Ghosts of Christmas Carol Past
Here are some of the most notable, quirky, and fascinating adaptations of Ebenezer Scrooge. (You might be surprised by the most accurate!)
Back to School with Uncle John
Learn more about popular objects and phrases associated with school, like chalkboard erasers and “The dog ate my homework.”
It’s a Barbie World…
The forever mega-popular fashion doll and gateway to imagination is bigger than ever in 2023. Read on to learn about more the expansive world of Barbie.
36 for 36: Here are 36 Weird, Wonderful Facts to Celebrate Uncle John’s 36th Annual Bathroom Reader
Get a taste of what’s to come in the 36th edition of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader with this round-up of fun facts we saved just for you.
Sneak Peek of Uncle John’s Newest Bathroom Reader
As a gift from good old Uncle John, here’s a sneak peek of the newest bathroom reader—coming September 5th.
Paperback Writers and Paperback Makers
From Shakespeare to penny dreadfuls and pulp fiction, celebrate International Paperback Day with this history of the affordable format.
Four Facts About the Real Hemingway
We at Uncle John’s like an efficient read, so it’s no surprise that Ernest Hemingway is a favorite at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute. He’s a titan of American literature who wrote about big things like love, war, and manliness. He did it all with famous economy and precision — but how much of it was […]
It Was the Best of Summers, It Was the Worst of Summers
Summer is here again, but only time will tell if it will be a good or a bad one — or go down in history for some reason. Let’s go with Uncle John on a time-traveling trip through some of the most notable summers of all time (for better or for worse). The Summer of […]
Six Bizarre Basketball Records
The 2023 NBA finals are finally here, so Uncle John thought he’d pull together some of his most bizarre basketball records. Here are some of the greatest—and weirdest—things to ever happen in hoops. Least dribbles with the most points: In December 2016, the Golden State Warriors beat the Indiana Pacers 142 to 106 thanks to […]
Finding Ursula
Most Disney top-10 lists include The Little Mermaid…and it’s usually near the top. Here’s how a minor character in Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 fairy tale became one of the most beloved villains in Disney’s history. RETURN TO FORM Walt Disney Animation Studios was reborn in the 1990s, thanks to Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The […]
Sneak Peek at Strange USA
If you’re a fan of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader, you’ll find all sorts of interesting facts in the Strange series that’ll keep your trip to the john just as exciting. Don’t believe us? Take a look at this sneak peek of Strange USA below. Introduction God bless the strange USA! The editors of Portable Press […]
History’s Greatest Potheads
And now, a sober, haze-free look at some noble and venerable historical figures who (somewhat surprisingly) partook in cannabis, the favorite pastime of Cheech, Chong, Snoop Dogg, and Willie Nelson. Queen Victoria. The monarch who reigned over the British empire from 1837 to 1901 was highly influential on many aspects of British life, from food […]
